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Teen who lost his ear during pool party SUES the parents who hosted
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- An 18-year-old in Phoenix is suing the parents who hosted a senior skip day pool party after suffering a concussion and an ear injury from a front flip into the pool.
- The lawsuit accuses hosts Brandon and Megan Spencer of facilitating alcohol and failing to supervise minors at the party.
- The incident occurred in mid-April at a Phoenix home with attendees largely aged 17 to 18, according to the suit.
- Barnes reportedly sustained an ear injury and a concussion after hitting the pool deck when he landed in the water.
- The plaintiff's BAC was reported at 0.114 upon hospital arrival, well above the legal driving limit.
- The suit seeks restitution for past and future medical expenses, plus other damages and legal costs.
- Daily Mail published a dramatic video of the incident showing the roof jump and head impact on the pool perimeter.
- The complaint was filed on May 22, 2026, naming the Spencers as defendants.
- The case centers on negligence, premises liability, and negligent supervision at a social gathering.
- Authorities and responders, including fire department personnel, rushed to assist Barnes after the pool injury.
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